BOARD OF
SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting
for Week of August 28, 2007
The Board met at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at
the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with
Commissioners Paul Pearce, Chair, James D. Richardson and Jamie Tolfree
present, for an update on the Piper Road Slide and to give updates on
attendance at various meetings, with no action taken.
The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday,
August 28, 2007 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in
Stevenson, with Commissioners Paul Pearce, Chair, James D. Richardson and Jamie
Tolfree present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously
to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
1.
Minutes
for week of August 21, 2007.
2.
Approve
Salmon Falls Road Improvement Project for road re-alignment and culvert
replacement work on a portion of Salmon Falls Road from milepost 0.90 to 1.25
using Day Labor Forces.
3.
Contract
Amendment Part B with Advanced Planning Solutions, Inc., WRIA 29 Instream Flow
4.
Contract
with Clark County Regional Emergency Services Agency for equipment purchased to
link Department of Emergency Management and Courthouse phone systems together.
5.
Contract
with Clark County Regional Emergency Services Agency for equipment purchased
with LETPP funding in 2006 and 2007.
6.
Contract
Amendment Part A to Contract Number E07-967 with Washington Military Department
for the November 2006 flood event detailing that the 25% non-fed share will be
equally split between the State and the County. Also recognizes new federal
requirement giving preference to local contractors.
7.
Contract
Amendment Part A to Contract Number E07-764 with Washington Military Department
for the November 2006 flood event detailing that the 25% non-fed share will be
equally split between the State and the County. Also recognizes new federal requirement giving preference to
local contractors.
8.
Acknowledge
approval of State of Washington Department of Ecology Coordinated Prevention
Grant.
Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner
Richardson and motion carried unanimously that until completion of the
dissolution and transfer of funds of the Wind River Public Development Authority
to Skamania County, all current and future bills will be paid from the General
Services Fund, Peggy Bryan, Director for Skamania County Economic Development
Council is hereby authorized to sign vouchers pertaining to the Wind River
Site, all current contracts in effect are hereby authorized and approved by the
Board of Commissioners, and all new contracts will be submitted for
authorization and approval by the Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner
Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve a voucher to Summerland
Enterprises for the Wind River Site Roof Removal Project in the total amount of
$10,614.40.
Sealed
bids were opened for one 5-cubic yard capacity hopper sander. Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by
Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to forward the following
bids to Public Works for review and recommendation:
1.
Washington
Auto Carriage, Spokane, WA $15,722.02
2.
Northstar
Industries, Inc, Auburn, WA $19,188.18
Larry Douglass, Public Works Director reported on Rock Creek slide,
Engineering projects, County Road projects, ER&R, Solid Waste, and Building
Department.
Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and
motion carried unanimously that with reference to the Perman Short Plat, the
road going into the three lots is considered a driveway.
Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and
motion carried unanimously to authorize Leann Haight, Administrative Manager
for Skamania County Economic Development Council to sign vouchers pertaining to
the Wind River Site in the absence of Peggy Bryan.
Sharon
Tiffany, Interpretive Center Director reported on accessions and exhibits,
events, marketing/fund raising, and administration.
The
meeting recessed at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2007 and reconvened at 10:55 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners
Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.
The
Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 10:55 a.m. until 11:05
a.m., with no action taken.
The
Board advised they would be attending the Mount St. Helens Summit at Cowlitz
County Expo Center in Longview, WA at 1:00 p.m. today.
The
meeting recessed at 11:05 a.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2007 and reconvened at 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007, with
Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.
The
Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 9:25 a.m. until 9:30
a.m., with no action taken
The
Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss a proposed private
road ordinance and the Piper Road slide, with no action taken.
The Board participated in a workshop with Planning
and Community Development to discuss permit tracking, Gorge Commission Plan
amendments, Wind River Boat Launch, and Assistant Planner applications, with no
action taken.
The Board participated in a workshop with the
Recreation and Facilities Director to discuss 2007 Fair report and a contract
amendment for architect services for Rock Creek Community Services Center and
the Courthouse remodel, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 11:35 a.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 and reconvened at
1:40 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree
present.
The Board participated in a workshop regarding a
proposed Carson Stormwater Utility District, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 and reconvened at 2:45
p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.
The Board participated in a workshop regarding Swift Subarea Plan, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 and reconvened at 3:30
p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.
The Board participated in a workshop with the Treasurer to discuss a software program for receipts and warrants, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 3:55 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 and reconvened at 9:00
a.m. Thursday, August 30, 2007, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree
present.
The
Board met in executive session regarding potential litigation from 9:00 a.m.
until 9:45 a.m., with no action taken.
The
Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 9:45 a.m. until 10:00
a.m., with no action taken.
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried
unanimously to acknowledge receipt and accept a letter of resignation from
Lenora Bringman, effective September 28, 2007.
Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and
motion carried unanimously to approve vouchers for the period ending August 29,
2007 in the total amount of $128,320.11.
The meeting recessed at 10:05 a.m. Thursday, August 30, 2007 and
reconvened at 10:20 am. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and
Tolfree present.
Bob MacKenzie, Program Manager for Washington State General
Administration gave a presentation regarding Plant Operations Support
Consortium, comprised of state agencies, educational facilities, municipalities
and port districts, that acts as a clearinghouse for best practices,
organizational standards and surplus/salvage materials.
The
meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, August 30, 2007.
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
SKAMANIA
COUNTY, WASHINGTON